Kartika Maasa is the holiest month for Hindus as it is favorite month for Lord Shiva and Vishnu. It is the 8th month in Kannada Panchang. In 2025, Karthika Maasa begins on 22 October and ends on November 20 as per the Hindu traditional calendars followed in Karnataka.
Many major festivals are celebrated during the month of Karthik. Karthika Somavara vrata is an auspicious vratha dedicated Lord Shiva.
In some places, Kartik month is dedicated to Lord Kartikeya, son of Lord Shiva. Lord Kartik is also called as Skanda, Subramanya or Shanmukha. During this month, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and Lord Kartik are worshipped. Many important and major festivals are celebrated during the Kartik month.
Karthika Snana (Karthika Nadhi Snana, Samudra Snana), Karthika Maasa Vratha, Nakta Vratha, Kartika Deepadaana Vratha, Lakshavarthi Vrata, Akashadeepa Vratha, etc. are widely observed by Kannada people.
Govardhana Puja, Bhagini Hastha Bhojana, Nagara Chaturthi, Surya Shashti Puja, Kartika Ekadashi, Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi (Tulsi Habba), Vaikunta Chaturdashi, Bhishma Panchaka Vratha, Kartik Purnima, and Kartika Somavara (Karthika Somavara Vratha – Mondays in Kartika Masa) are the major festivals and auspicious days in Kartika Masa.
Shukla Paksha in Karthika masa begins on 22 October and ends on 5 November
Krishna Paksha in Kartika Masa beigns on 6 November and ends on November 20.
Important festivals and auspicious days in Kartik Month 2025 as per Kannada Calendars
Wednesday, 22 October 2025 – Govardhan Puja (Gujarati New Year)
Thursday, 23 October 2025 – Bhaiya Dooj (Bhai Dooj)
Monday, 27 October 2025 – Chhath Puja
Saturday, 1 November 2025 – Kansa Vadh
Saturday, 1 November 2025 – Devutthana Ekadashi
Sunday, 2 November 2025 – Tulasi Vivah
Sunday, 2 November 2025 – Devutthana Ekadashi
Wednesday, 5 November 2025 – Kartik Purnima
Wednesday, 12 November 2025 – Kalabhairav Jayanti (Maha Kalbhairav Ashtami)
Saturday, 15 November 2025 – Utpanna Ekadashi
Sunday, 16 November 2025 – Vrischika Sankranti
Karthika Masa 2025 Tithis
22 October 2025 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Pratipada
23 October 2025 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Dwitiya
24 October 2025 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Tritiya
25 October 2025 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Panchami
26 October 2025 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Shashti
27 October 2025 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Saptami
28 October 2025 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Ashtami
29 October 2025 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Navami
30 October 2025 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Dashami
31 October 2025 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Ekadashi
1 November 2025 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Dwadashi
2 November 2025 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
3 November 2025 – Karthika Masa Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi
4 November 2025 – Karthika Masa Purnima
5 November 2025 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Pratipada
6 November 2025 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Dwitiya
7 November 2025 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Tritiya
8 November 2025 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Chaturthi
9 November 2025 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Panchami
10 November 2025 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Shashti
11 November 2025 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Saptami
12 November 2025 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Ashtami
13 November 2025 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Ashtami | Navami
14 November 2025 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Navami
15 November 2025 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Dashami
16 November 2025 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Ekadashi
17 November 2025 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Dwadashi
18 November 2025 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Trayodashi | Chaturdashi
19 November 2025 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi | Amavasya
20 November 2025 – Karthika Masa Krishna Paksha Amavasya
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